- present participle of philander.
philandering
Example Sentences
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Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
She eventually discovered his philandering and made his life unpleasant as a consequence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The film delved into the loneliness of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a philandering, often tyrannical landlord in an opulent yet feudal world.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025
Eastwood, who also directed Hackman as a philandering U.S. president in the 1997 thriller “Absolute Power,” was a longtime fan.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
Would it be bad to date a philandering semi-famous pop star?
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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